Works on Paper : Collaboration 1

Val Bolsover and Jo Brown

Contemplating the lines previously interpreted as music we have now embarked on north- south explorations of landscape and nature which abound with lines of contour and grain.

We are exploring processes which one partner uses but the other normally avoids thus sharing in each other’s practice. (Plus some things neither of us do but would like to try.) So it’s an adventure and a collaboration very much enabled by 21st century communications.

Niki Campbell

Collaborating with Katie & Jo, we quickly discovered many artistic connections including a musical connection. Due to our geographical distance we met on skype, Jo mentioned while we were all looking at the 3 artworks, the rythymn in Alison’s piece. We all agreed, which took the project off in a musical direction. Responding to Lindsay Connor’s piece, we decided we had all the materials in there to make & invent instruments; keeping the playful nature of her work alive. We resonded to Dawn Adam’s piece, again with sound. Using field recordings and with the help from my son, musician/music producer LYLE, who helped us create what we were looking for. We also created many other pieces, such as instruments made from paper clay, & drawings. It was great fun and very inspiring working with Katie Hayward & Jo Brown.